A young boy from the 1970s, separated from his family, fled famine and led his younger brother into

"Brother, where are you going?"

Before dawn, Lu Nianci was dug out of her warm bed by Lu Xingzhou.

She yawned, wrapped up like a little dumpling, and was drowsy as Lu Xingzhou stuffed her into the passenger seat of the military jeep.

You'll know when you get there.

Lu Xingzhou started the car, still maintaining his cool and concise demeanor.

Ever since the family meeting that day set out the "breeding plan", Lu Nianci has been so worried about the source of chicks and rabbits that she hasn't slept well for several days.

She asked her father, Lu Zhenguo, to inquire at the logistics department and local state-owned farms, but they both said they didn't have it.

In those days, poultry farming was basically done by individual households raising a few birds at a time, without any large-scale operations, let alone dedicated breeding farms.

With the breeding sheds almost completed, the most important "protagonist" was still nowhere to be found, and Lu Nianci was so anxious that she developed several blisters on her lips.

Just when she was about to despair, Lu Xingzhou suddenly told her last night, "Wait for me at the door at five o'clock tomorrow morning."

The jeep drove along the deserted streets in the early morning, the streetlights casting long shadows of the two men.

Lu Nianci looked at Lu Xingzhou's profile as he focused on driving; his jawline was taut, making him appear exceptionally cold and hard.

"Brother," she couldn't help but ask, "Are we... going to the black market?"

In her mind, if she couldn't get something through regular channels, the only option was to try her luck on the black market.

"laugh."

Lu Xingzhou let out a soft chuckle through his nose, tinged with disdain.

"I'm a soldier, would I take you to a place like that?"

He glanced at her and said, "Keep your cleverness to yourself."

Lu Nianci pursed her lips and remained silent.

The car headed east, leaving the city, and the sky gradually began to lighten.

Finally, the jeep stopped in front of a somewhat dilapidated compound with armed sentries standing guard at the entrance.

There were no signs on the gate, making it appear mysterious and heavily guarded.

Upon seeing Lu Xingzhou's license plate, the sentry immediately gave a standard military salute and then opened the heavy iron gate.

"Where is this?" Lu Nianci looked around curiously.

The courtyard was quiet, with only a few rows of buildings that looked like warehouses.

"Military Region Logistics Special Supply Department"

Lu Xingzhou offered a brief explanation and parked the car in front of a warehouse.

He jumped out of the car and went around to open the car door for Lu Nianci.

"Come down, I'll show you something nice."

There was a hint of...smugness in his voice?

Lu Nianci followed him into the warehouse, where a peculiar smell, a mixture of hay and...some kind of animal odor, wafted towards them.

The warehouse was dimly lit, but rows of cages could still be vaguely seen.

Hearing the commotion, a middle-aged man in a military overcoat came out from the inner room. Upon seeing Lu Xingzhou, he immediately gave him a warm smile.

"Oh my! Company Commander Lu! What brings you here in person? What a rare guest!"

"Uncle Wang," Lu Xingzhou nodded in greeting, "I brought my sister over to have a look."

"younger sister?"

The man called Uncle Wang then noticed the little one behind Lu Xingzhou, and a look of surprise flashed across his face.

He knew very well that Lu Xingzhou, this "living Yama," was someone who, let alone bringing anyone with him, wouldn't even let a fly get within three feet of him.

They actually brought a gorgeous little girl with them today? Has the sun risen in the west?

"Hello, little sister!" Uncle Wang forced a friendly smile.

"Hello, Uncle Wang," Lu Nianci greeted politely.

"Uncle Wang, where are the things?" Lu Xingzhou asked bluntly.

"Ready! Ready!"

Uncle Wang nodded quickly and led them deeper into the warehouse.

He lifted the covers of a large cage covered with a thick cotton cloth.

"Chirp chirp chirp..."

A clear, childlike cry instantly filled the entire warehouse.

Lu Nianci leaned closer to take a look, and her eyes lit up instantly!

The cage was packed with fluffy, bright yellow chicks!

They were all full of energy, eagerly pecking at the broken rice in the trough, brimming with vitality.

"These are... Luhua chicken chicks!" Lu Nianci exclaimed in surprise.

She recognized the variety at a glance.

The Lufeng chicken is an excellent breed from the north. It is cold-resistant, disease-resistant, and has a very high egg production rate and meat quality, making it one of the most suitable breeds for family farming in this era.

"Oh! Little sister knows about this?" Uncle Wang was shocked again. "That's right! This is a purebred Lufeng chicken bred by our special supply department, specially supplied to the military leaders. You can't find it anywhere else!"

Lu Xingzhou's lips curled up slightly without being noticed.

"There are more over there," he pointed in another direction.

Uncle Wang then led them to another row of cages.

Inside the cage were dozens of equally fluffy little rabbits.

They were white, gray, and black and white, all huddled together, their red eyes like jewels, so adorable.

"This is a hybrid offspring of a New Zealand rabbit and a Belgian rabbit."

This time, it was Lu Xingzhou who took the initiative to introduce them.

"They grow quickly, have a high meat yield, and are less prone to disease."

Lu Nianci's heart was pounding.

She knew that these breeding rabbits were also priceless treasures!

She originally thought that it would be good enough to get some ordinary free-range chickens and rabbits, but she never expected that Lu Xingzhou would directly get her this "top-of-the-line" breed!

"Brother... these..." She was so excited that she could hardly speak.

"Uncle Wang, pick thirty of each as I said, the healthiest and most lively ones." Lu Xingzhou gave the order directly to Uncle Wang.

"Alright! Just you wait and see!"

Uncle Wang quickly began selecting items.

Lu Nianci tugged at Lu Xingzhou's sleeve, tilted her head up, and looked at him with bright, sparkling eyes.

"Brother, you're amazing! How did you do that?"

Lu Xingzhou felt a little uncomfortable under her adoring gaze. He coughed lightly and said with a stern face, "Don't forget what your brother does."

The "Sharp Sword" unit carries out missions throughout the country.

He has countless "comrades" and "channels" that allow him access to "specially supplied" resources that ordinary people would never have access to in their entire lives.

He owed several favors in order to get these "top-quality" chicks and rabbits for his beloved little sister.

Of course, he wouldn't tell these things to the little girl.

"I just think that if you're going to do something, do it the best you can," he added casually.

These words, like a small stone, were gently thrown into Lu Nianci's heart, creating warm ripples.

She knew that her brother was supporting her dream in his own way.

He said he was "not doing his job properly," but he gave her top-notch support in his actions.

This man who says one thing but means another is so... adorable it makes my heart melt.

Soon, Uncle Wang put the sixty selected little creatures into two large bamboo baskets.

"Company Commander Lu, everything is installed for you."

"Thanks, Uncle Wang." Lu Xingzhou took out a few "Great Unity" bills and some tickets from his pocket and handed them over.

Uncle Wang quickly waved his hands, "No, no! Company Commander Lu, you're embarrassing me! You coming here is an honor for me, Old Wang! This little bit is nothing!"

"One thing at a time," Lu Xingzhou said in an unquestionable tone. "That's the rule."

He shoved the money and tickets into Uncle Wang's hands, then easily lifted the two heavy bamboo baskets, one in each hand.

"I'm gone."

He tilted his head towards Lu Nianci.

"Oh... okay!"

Lu Nianci quickly followed, and before leaving, she turned back to Uncle Wang and sweetly said, "Thank you, Uncle Wang! Goodbye, Uncle Wang!"

Watching the brother and sister walk away, Uncle Wang held the money in his hand and shook his head with emotion.

It seems that this "living devil" of the Lu family has truly been "taken over" by his younger sister.

Back in the car, Lu Nianci looked at the two baskets of chirping little creatures in the back seat, and her heart was filled with an unprecedented sense of satisfaction and...motivation!

All is ready except for the opportunity.

Her "three-dimensional agriculture" empire is about to officially begin!

However, what she didn't know was that Lu Xingzhou used more than just personal connections to help her.

When he asked Uncle Wang about the source of these seedlings, he overheard a piece of news that shocked him.

It is said that a secret biological research institute under the military region recently transported a batch of "special" plant samples from the south and is conducting cold resistance experiments.

The head of that research institute was a mysterious figure codenamed "Professor" whom he had been secretly keeping an eye on.

Could this "professor" be related to the "water ghost"?

A subtle, complex expression flashed in Lu Xingzhou's eyes.

He glanced at his younger sister, who was excitedly planning how to feed the chicks and rabbits, and silently buried this clue deep in his heart.

He knew that there were certain darknesses that were not yet the right time for her to confront.

What he wanted to do was to create a bright and clear sky for her, so that she could pursue her wildest dreams without any worries.